OOTD and a Lesson in Layering

Today I am working from home and kicking it in stretchy pants (that I may or may not have slept in last night), so I won't be posting today's outfit. BUT, lucky for you I snapped a photo of Wednesday's outfit.

I bought this dress only because it went on sale. I was not particularly enamoured with either this color, or the other "neon salmon" color. But you know, I saw it go on sale, and everyone else was buying one, so I jumped on the Tiny Windows bandwagon. I actually bought this ages ago (it has since received a second price cut) and it has been sitting in my closet ever since. I kept meaning to return it, but something always held me back.

On Wednesday I had one of those "I have nothing to wear" moments that only something with the tags still attached could cure. So this dress finally got a chance to prove that she was worth keeping around. I think she made her point quite well, don't you think?

 Dress: Anthro Tiny Windows Dress, Lilac 4 2010 ($60 on sale)

Belt: Anthro Three Beacon's Belt (aka Magical Belt), Dark Brown S 2010 ($34, buy here)

Tights: Anthro Berry Bush Tights, Purple S 2009 ($18)

Shoes: Seychelles Veronica T-Strap, Black Multi 6 2010 ($90)

Scarf: ???

And now this message will be interrupted for a brief lesson in layering (umm, ok maybe not a lesson cause its not like I have any special knowledge on the subject, but this is just how I layered that day):
Step 1: Add light layer to survive low office temps:

Cardigan: Anthro Roaming Frills Cardi, Beige S 2010 ($40 on sale)

Step 2: Add Layer # 2 to survive the very cold climate that totally crept up on me... where did our Fall go? OK, so it did come back on Thursday. But Wednesday was so very cold!

Coat: United Colors of Benetton, XS 2003 ($178ish)

And now back to our normal programing...

Oh, and this is only the second time I have worn these tights. I bought both colors (purple and black) last year and I am terrified of getting a run in them! So I have been keeping them tucked safely away in my tight drawer in individual plastic protection baggies like a crazy person. The black tights haven't even been touched yet! If one of the beagles even so much as glances at them the wrong way, so help me.... Anyone else out there a little crazy about their tights?

I hope everyone has a great weekend! I will be spending Saturday practicing my "dance" moves ala my new Kinect game Dance Central in preparation for a bachelorette party on Saturday.